2001 Volkswagen Golf review from North America
"VW Golf, What a mistake"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Accelerator cable was bad upon delivery of vehicle, causing minor accident and almost causing major accident. Accelerator components were signed off on by delivering agent as operable.
Electrical system seems to be malfunctioning, dash-lights, headlights, brake lights and large strip brake light all stopped working within a 3 week period.
Check engine light illuminated at 29900 miles, cause was said to have been CO2 sensor and engine coolant sensor.
Rear brakes require replacement after 29900 miles of normal driving.
General comments?
My experience with my Volkswagen Golf has been nothing but a disaster. With so many problems on a two year old car, I expressed my concerns to Volkswagen customer care. They are completely unwilling to discuss the matter with me and claim that all of the problems with my Golf are normal.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 700 miles |
| Most recent distance | 29900 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 2 X 4 Truck |
| Date of Entry | 17th December, 2002 |